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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Rees

Bislich Rhine Dyke – View of Xanten Cathedral loop from Empel-Rees

Moderate

4.8

(28)

120

riders

Bislich Rhine Dyke – View of Xanten Cathedral loop from Empel-Rees

03:17

56.1km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Haffensche Landwehr - Sonsfeldsche Weiden

Rheinaue Bislich-Vahnum

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Start point

Train Station

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1.92 km

Rees–Empel Cycle Path

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Great bike path

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5.52 km

Super Tour on the Lower Rhine

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19.4 km

Bislich Rhine Dyke

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During the week you avoid the weekend glut 🙈😉

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20.6 km

View of Xanten Cathedral

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The cycle path is one of the top ten on the Lower Rhine. Fascinating landscape and storks can be found again and again.

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23.9 km

Houseboats on the Lower Rhine

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The Diersford forest lake near Wesel with its surroundings is a small vacation paradise. At the edge of the quarry lake are five wooden houseboats with names such as great …

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24.4 km

View of the Lake

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Just enjoy the fresh air and great views

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45.7 km

Bridge Over the Wolfstrang

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Small bridge over the Wolfstrang.

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52.9 km

Herkener See

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A beautiful lake away from busy roads with clear water and many small bays with gently sloping sandy beaches, where in part benches invite you to linger.

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56.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

17.4 km

11.7 km

5.33 km

745 m

180 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

11.9 km

3.85 km

1.55 km

666 m

310 m

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Monday 15 June

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